Fabrication welder

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 55 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Industrial
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Ornamental work
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits